Historic barn with commercial potential
Date: 23 March 2007 | 
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The Almonry at Muchelney, near Langport, is a wonderfully unusual Grade II listed property with massive commercial potential. The location couldn’t be more charming standing next to the remains of the mediaeval abbey, now in the guardianship of English Heritage, and the Priest’s House owned by the National Trust. In fact up until the mid 16th century and the dissolution of the monasteries The Almonry was used as the Abbey’s guest’s quarters.
Muchelney is an Anglo Saxon word meaning 'great island' and is a small atmospheric village whose parish church is renowned for its beautiful painted Tudor ceiling. Set amid the stunning landscape of South Somerset with the river Parrett about ¼ mile away, the area is truly breathtaking. Despite its rural location the area is, nevertheless, accessible with the A303 only about 6 miles away
The Almonry was converted and finished to a high standard in the mid 1990’s, adhering completely to conservation policies and being rewarded with a commendation in the 1999 Civic Trust Awards. The house, which has 2 reception rooms, 3 bedrooms suites, 2 further bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate wet room retains many delightful period features, including flagstone floors, a fine open fireplace and timber beams.
The Almonry Barn is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and was restored under the supervision of English Heritage. This delightful open vaulted space has the quirky feature of the former threshing machine along one of the walls and would be ideal for use as an exhibition/function area. In addition there is a commercial kitchen, tea room within the converted stables, cloakrooms, store rooms and offices.
There is one further building, currently housing a spacious restaurant with gorgeous views over the moors. Within this building there is also an exhibition mezzanine area, secondary kitchen and a further cloakroom.
These ancillary buildings are mainly surrounded by courtyards finished with cobbles, flagstones and gravel. In all there is 2 acres of land in which there is a pretty orchard and stream.
The Almonry is exceptionally good value, a wonderful business opportunity and a definite must-see.
Guide Price: £1,600,000
For further information, please contact:
Gemma Steele-Perkins, PR, Knight Frank Sherborne Office, Dorset
Tel: +44 (0) 01935 812236